.security Domain Names
36 registrars compared — cheapest from $1863.20 at Spaceship
Delegated on September 3, 2015, .security is run by XYZ.COM LLC, the registry behind a portfolio of attention-grabbing gTLDs. It's a generic string with broad appeal, yet its story is more about registry strategy than the security industry itself.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
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| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $1863.20 | $2000.18 | $2000.18 | $9863.92 | $19864.82 | Visit |
| 2 | NameSilo | $1998.99 | $2049.99 | $1998.99 | $10198.95 | $20448.90 | Visit |
| 3 | Cloudflare | $2000.20 | $2000.20 | $2000.20 | $10001.00 | $20002.00 | Visit |
| 4 | Porkbun | $2060.25 | $2060.25 | $2060.25 | $10301.25 | $20602.50 | Visit |
| 5 | Namecheap | $2070.00 | $2950.00 | $2327.98 | $13870.00 | $28620.00 | Visit |
| 6 | Sav | $2080.20 | $2080.20 | $2080.20 | $10401.00 | $20802.00 | Visit |
| 7 | Directnic | $2100.00 | $2100.00 | $2100.00 | $10500.00 | $21000.00 | Visit |
| 8 | Gname | $2100.00 | $2100.00 | $2100.00 | $10500.00 | $21000.00 | Visit |
| 9 | Dynadot | $2140.22 | $2140.22 | $2140.22 | $10701.10 | $21402.20 | Visit |
| 10 | Above.com | $2200.22 | $2200.22 | $2200.22 | $11001.10 | $22002.20 | Visit |
| 11 | Truehost | $2200.22 | $2664.21 | $2600.26 | $12857.06 | $26178.11 | Visit |
| 12 | Gandi | $2214.19 | $3743.98 | $2203.39 | $17190.11 | $35910.01 | Visit |
| 13 | Regery | $2249.99 | $2249.99 | $2249.99 | $11249.95 | $22499.90 | Visit |
| 14 | eDomains | $2400.00 | $2400.00 | $2400.00 | $12000.00 | $24000.00 | Visit |
| 15 | Regtons | $2414.00 | $2414.00 | $2414.00 | $12070.00 | $24140.00 | Visit |
| 16 | Crazy Domains | $2470.00 | $2544.09 | $2470.00 | $12646.36 | $25366.81 | Visit |
| 17 | Squarespace | $2470.00 | $2470.00 | $2470.00 | $12350.00 | $24700.00 | Visit |
| 18 | Hover | $2500.19 | $2500.19 | $2500.19 | $12500.95 | $25001.90 | Visit |
| 19 | OVHcloud | $2506.00 | $2724.00 | $2506.00 | $13402.00 | $27022.00 | Visit |
| 20 | All Domains | $2551.89 | $2773.89 | $2773.89 | $13647.45 | $27516.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Infomaniak | $2569.03 | $2569.03 | $2569.03 | $12845.15 | $25690.30 | Visit |
| 22 | Internet.bs | $2573.00 | $2902.55 | $2818.00 | $14183.20 | $28695.95 | Visit |
| 23 | MrDomain | $2577.36 | $2577.36 | $2577.36 | $12886.80 | $25773.60 | Visit |
| 24 | Epik | $2599.00 | $2599.00 | $2599.00 | $12995.00 | $25990.00 | Visit |
| 25 | Netim | $2605.00 | $2605.00 | $2119.50 | $13025.00 | $26050.00 | Visit |
| 26 | UK2 | $2639.98 | $2639.98 | $2639.98 | $13199.90 | $26399.80 | Visit |
| 27 | Marcaria | $2732.00 | $2732.00 | $2732.00 | $13660.00 | $27320.00 | Visit |
| 28 | Hello.co | $2799.99 | $2799.99 | $2799.99 | $13999.95 | $27999.90 | Visit |
| 29 | OnlyDomains | $2823.99 | $3166.49 | $3166.49 | $15489.95 | $31322.40 | Visit |
| 30 | INWX | $2880.12 | $2880.12 | $2880.12 | $14400.60 | $28801.20 | Visit |
| 31 | Blacknight | $2886.00 | $2886.00 | $2886.00 | $14430.00 | $28860.00 | Visit |
| 32 | Name.com | $2999.99 | $3799.99 | $2999.99 | $18199.95 | $37199.90 | Visit |
| 33 | 101domain | $3299.18 | $3299.18 | $3299.18 | $16495.90 | $32991.80 | Visit |
| 34 | Moniker | $3546.00 | $4000.55 | $3884.00 | $19548.20 | $39550.95 | Visit |
| 35 | 123 Reg | $3959.98 | $3959.98 | $3959.98 | $19799.90 | $39599.80 | Visit |
| 36 | EuroDNS | $4393.90 | $4393.90 | $4393.90 | $21969.50 | $43939.00 | Visit |
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The Registry Betting on Everyday Words
XYZ.COM LLC operates .security, one of several single-purpose, dictionary-word gTLDs it manages. The registry also runs .xyz, .college, .pics, and .christmas, a portfolio built on the idea that memorable, category-defining names will attract registrants. For .security, that's a broad promise — anything from a security consultancy to a blog about home safety could claim the space. The IANA record lists no niche restriction, so unlike a community or sponsored TLD, .security has no gatekeepers deciding who gets a name.
A 2012 New gTLD Round Survivor
.security came out of ICANN's 2012 new gTLD application round, the program that flooded the internet with hundreds of fresh extensions. It was delegated on September 3, 2015, relatively late in that wave, as noted in the delegated strings list. The delay wasn't unusual — technical and contention reviews stretched timelines for many applicants. What's notable is that .security landed without the fanfare of some speculative launches; it simply joined the root zone and waited for registrations to follow. The string's longevity is now less about its launch moment and more about whether the registry can keep it relevant.
Priced as a Commodity, Not a Specialty
The pricing spread across registrars is narrow, classifying .security as a budget-friendly TLD. It's not a premium name commanding a hefty renewal fee, nor is it a loss-leader struggling for attention. With 36 registrars offering it, the cheapest option, Spaceship, lists it at $1863.20 with renewals around $2000.18. That positions .security as an impulse buy — a domain you might snag for a project without thinking hard about the cost. For a word with such loaded meaning, the low entry point feels slightly ironic: you can secure a 'security' domain for about the same as a quirky .game name.
What the String Signals—and Doesn't
Unlike a brand TLD or a geographically tied extension, .security carries an inherent meaning that can work for or against it. In a world where phishing and data breaches dominate headlines, a .security address might project legitimacy — or invite scrutiny. The registry isn't in the business of verifying credentials, so anyone can register. That's both the appeal and the caveat. For businesses, the string could lend an air of authority, but for consumers, trust still hinges on the content behind the domain. As one of many gTLDs from the 2012 round, .security's real test is whether it becomes a reflex choice for security-related ventures or fades into the crowd of also-ran extensions.